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Release Date

2026-07-31

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A Anthem of Promise and Rebirth, Piercing Through the Divide of an Era.
From Re:member to Reunion: The Two Footprints Traced by ISAMI KAWAMURA, Reconnecting Parents and Children.
In 2022, the world was cloaked in the shadow of an unprecedented pandemic, leaving countless souls marooned in the isolation of being unable to see the ones they loved. Yet, at the very bottom of that darkness, there were those enduring an even deeper, more agonizing severing of ties-those forced into a heartbreaking separation from their own children under the rigid constraints of the sole custody system.
It was then that those who cried out against this injustice on the street corners crossed paths with ISAMI KAWAMURA, a singer-songwriter who had spent his life pouring his soul into songs on those very same streets.
Hearing their overflowing tears and the wrenching sorrow of their shattered bonds, he made a solemn vow: "One day, I will write a song for you."
The track born from that sacred promise was Re:member. For those trapped in the depths of despair, this song became a beacon of undeniable light, embodying the very hope and strength they needed to stand tall once more.
Five years have passed since then-.
Driven by a fierce love for their children and a determination to protect the future of all families, their relentless activism and petitions have finally moved the wheels of history, culminating in the long-awaited introduction of joint custody in Japan. Even if we might never hold our own children again, we will not let the next generation suffer this same grief. That selfless, agonizing prayer has finally borne fruit.
At this historic turning point, ISAMI KAWAMURA unleashes his next soulful anthem: Reunion.
This track stands as the definitive answer song to Re:member, completing the narrative that began with a promise half a decade ago. Over these five years, Kawamura himself has experienced marriage and fatherhood, coming to know firsthand the profound joy and gravity of raising a child. It is precisely because of this personal journey that his voice, channeling the raw emotions of those parents, pierces the listener's heart with an even deeper, more resonant weight.
A poignant lament for lost time, blended with a triumphant celebration for a future where parents and children can finally embrace. Resonating across time, the duology of Re:member and Reunion is nothing less than a breathtakingly beautiful testament of love, etched into the fabric of this era by a lone artist and the individuals who refused to give up.

Artist Profile

  • ISAMIKAWAMURA

    Lyrics, composition, guitar, vocals. The lyrics, which capture society and everyday life from a unique perspective, gently touch the listener's emotions. The melodies are not only catchy but also deeply engraved in the heart. The guitar is played with a versatile rhythm, and the band's sound, which balances sadness and passion, skillfully manipulates the contrast between stillness and movement. Every time you listen, you will remember your own story.

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